What to do during the August long weekend in Winnipeg and beyond the perimeter

Here are some fun events and activities happening across Manitoba to ensure you make the most of your August long weekend.

Folklorama

• August 3-17, all day
• Travel around the world without a passport. Experience world-class entertainment, enjoy delicious, authentic cuisine, warm hospitality, and view beautiful cultural displays during Folklorama, the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world.

2025 Corydon Avenue BIZ concert series

• August 1-2, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday along Corydon Avenue.

First Fridays @ the Manitoba Museum - Manitoba Museum

• August 1, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
• Free general admission is available for the Manitoba Museum's three core attractions, the Museum Galleries, Planetarium, and Science Gallery. No ticket is required for First Friday programming unless otherwise specified.

Movies in the Park at the Lyric Theatre

• August 1, 6:30 pm and 8:45 p.m.
• Watch a movie on the big screen at the Lyric Theatre. Lion King plays at 6:30 followed by Mufasa at 8:45 p.m.

Summer Spark at Tyndall Park  

• August 2-3, 3 p.m.-9 p.m.
• This family friendly event includes fun activities such as live entertainment, youth + local vendors, food trucks, lumpia/spring roll eating contest, free Zumba, local artists and family games. 

Summer Concert Series at the Lyric Theatre  

• August 3, 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.
• Enjoy live music in the outdoor concerts at The Lyric. Clyde Heerah and the Paradize Band curated by Folklorama will perform on August 3. 

Events outside the perimeter

The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba

• August 1-4, all day in Gimli, Manitoba
• Celebrate the Icelandic culture with events scheduled for the entire family. There will be a midway, rides, Viking village, art show, fireworks, and much more. 

Canada's National Ukrainian Festival

• August 1-3 in Dauphin, Manitoba
• Held during the August long weekend, the Ukrainian Festival is a celebration of everything Ukrainian including dance, folk music, Borscht, Kobasa and Paska competitions, races, kid's entertainment and more family fun.

Lac du Bonnet Fireworks Spectacular 2025

• August 2, 10 p.m. in Lac du Bonnet
• Get ready to experience the Lac du Bonnet Fireworks Show like never before! Full proceeds will be donated to the Lac du Bonnet Lions Club for future Canada Day activities and events. (Rain Date - August 3, 2025)